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Martindale Slams VAR After Livingston's Defeat to Rangers

11/23/2025

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David Martindale, Livingston manager, criticized the decision not to award a clear penalty and questioned why VAR did not prompt a review in the Ibrox match.
Rangers won 2-1, leaving Livingston bottom of the Scottish Premiership with one win this season.
Livingston equalized through Tete Yengi after an early goal.
Yengi's shot struck Emmanuel Fernandez's arm, a penalty Martindale said was overlooked.
Martindale stated his team had been unfairly treated.

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David Martindale, Livingston manager, criticized the decision not to award a clear penalty and questioned why VAR did not prompt a review in the Ibrox match.
Rangers won 2-1, leaving Livingston bottom of the Scottish Premiership with one win this season.
Livingston equalized through Tete Yengi after an early goal.
Yengi's shot struck Emmanuel Fernandez's arm, a penalty Martindale said was overlooked.
Martindale stated his team had been unfairly treated.